Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Drew Brown was killed when his patrol car was rear-ended by a drunk driver and burst into flames. He was running radar while parked in the median of U.S. 41, north of Blue Springs Road in Acworth, when his patrol car was struck from behind and burst into flames. The drunk driver who struck him was sentenced to one year in jail after being convicted of misdemeanor vehicular assault. Officer Brown had served with the Cobb County Police Department for six years and was assigned to the Marietta-Cobb County DUI Task Force.
Survivors
He was survived by his son, mother, sisters, and two brothers.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Brown gave the Cobb County Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marietta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Brown.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Drew Haynes Brown is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cobb County Police Dept., 6 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Drew Haynes Brown's cause is highlighted.
How Drew Haynes Brown Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 1 year
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Drew Haynes Brown is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Drew Haynes Brown was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Cobb County Police Dept. are honored on badge.nw.
